History Discussion: Nixon and the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War

We'll discuss this brutal war, its causes, failed diplomacy, and intervention by India and the US. We'll cover the Nixon and Kissinger policy known as "the tilt" that prioritized Cold War strategy over human rights, as well as other factors including geography, language and geopolitics,

George Harrison organized the first major celebrity-backed benefit concert to raise awareness and funds for refugees displaced by the conflict.

Suggested Readings: for background
Bangladesh Liberation War In 1971 (comprehensive summary of the war)
How the Cold War Shaped Bangladesh's Liberation War (1 Page)
Op Ed NY Times: Nixon and Kissinger’s Forgotten Shame (1 page)